Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dustin grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Dustin was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Dustin decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 29000 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Beloril will drive conversation. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Beloril hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Beloril alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She stands about 3'6" and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Being a Apothecary kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When Jo reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and she is content

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: This southern man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Junk Dealer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 310 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.